Mar 13, 2025 · Born in 1933 in the quaint Cornish town of St Ives, David’s journey from trainee grocer and publican to drag legend was interesting to say the least. He came out at the age of 26 in 1959, when being gay in the UK was still illegal.

Mar 13, 2025 · David Raven, who was better known as Maisie Trollette and who was believed to be the oldest drag performer in Britain, died on Wednesday in Brighton, England. He was 91. His death was confirmed...

1 day ago · David Raven's legacy as a well-loved entertainer and philanthropist will continue to inspire and resonate for generations to come, his friends said. People Kemp Town

Mar 12, 2025 · A performer labelled Britain's oldest drag queen has died aged 91. David Raven, known by the alter ego Maisie Trollette, became one of the icons of Brighton Pride, having taken part at the event ...

Aug 6, 2022 · From 16th century Shakespeare to RuPaul’s Drag Race, stage performances by men dressed as women are far from new. But it is the UK’s oldest working drag artiste David Raven – aka Maisie...

Mar 12, 2025 · Brighton celebrity and star of the cabaret world David Raven, otherwise known by his drag persona Maisie Trollette, has passed away at the age of 91.

Mar 12, 2025 · David Raven, aka Maisie Trollette has been the mainstay at Brighton Pride for as long as I can remember, participated in the Pride community parade and entertained in the Cabaret tent at Preston Park, David’s passing has stirred fond memories of my own personal journey of growing up in Brighton, David’s role as a pillar of our community and ...

Mar 21, 2025 · The funeral of the drag artiste David Raven (Maisie Trollette), who sadly passed away on March 12, will be held on Thursday, April 3 at St Mary’s Church in Kemptown, Brighton.

David Raven… drummer, singer, composer, has worked primarily as a studio drummer in Los Angeles since 1981, and has worked on more than 2,000 records, as well as music for movies and television.

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